Morning Glory Loaf

Spicy, sweet, and good for you, this delicious cake is a great way to start the day. This loaf is delicious as is, but you can also make it with a Pineapple Upside-Down “Topping.” Generously sprinkle prepared pan with light brown sugar and chopped walnuts or pecans. Arrange halved pineapple slices over top. Top with batter and bake. After baking, immediately loosen edges, and turn loaf out onto rack to cool. Replace any stray pineapple slices and nuts. Serve upside down.

1Servings

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp. ground cinnamon

2 tsp. ground ginger

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

2/3 cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 cup canola oil

1 8-oz. can crushed pineapple in its own juice, drained, juice reserved

Cooked quinoa and ground flax give these muffins the moist, fiber-rich goodness of bran muffins, minus the wheat-derived bran. If you are not gluten-sensitive, you can substitute all-purpose flour for the gluten-free baking mix.